The Life Of Keith Moon (Updated Edition)

Keith Moon was more than simply rock's greatest drummer; he was a phenomenal character and an extravagant hell-raiser who, in a final, uncharacteristic act of grace, genuinely did die before he got old. This new edition includes a newly written afterword that considers Moon's lasting legacy, the death of John Entwistle, and The Who's ongoing career in the new millennium.

In this astonishing biography, Tony Fletcher challenges the myths, sidesteps the time-honoured anecdotes, and speaks afresh to those closest to Moon. This includes Kim, his wife of eight years, and Linda, his sister, as well as Annette Walter-Lax, his main girlfriend during his final years. Also interviewed are figures such as Oliver Reed, Larry Hagman, David Puttnam, Alice Cooper, Dave Edmunds, Jeff Beck, John Entwistle, and many others who worked and partied with him.

By interviewing over 100 people who knew Moon, Fletcher reveals the truth behind 'famous' stunts that never actually happened—and the even more outrageous ones that did! He also uncovers astonishing details about Moon's excessive extravagance, which was funded by The Who's immense American success.

'Horrific and terrific reading.' Q Magazine

'One of the great rock biographies.' Record Collector